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EU and Korea deepen cooperation on secure satellite connectivity
Today, the European Commission and the Republic of Korea...
Ghana, Japan explore deeper cooperation in space technology
Ghana and Japan are exploring deeper cooperation in space...
China conducts four launches inside 48 hours as launch options diversify
HELSINKI — China carried out four launches in quick...
Dubai Municipality deploys smart robot for geospatial surveys
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has deployed a smart robot to...
India’s Geospatial Sector Gets Boost With Mirai-GreenValley LiDAR Partnership
Mirai Aerospace Systems and Software Solutions and US-based GreenValley...
From drones to space tech, Japan looks to startups to strengthen its defences
Tokyo is stepping up efforts to harness dual-use technologies...
South Korea’s Space Agency Seeks 47% Budget Hike for 2027; Regular Nuri Launches, Lunar Lander Development to Begin
The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) has proposed a 2027...
Space42 launches Future Spacers Programme to develop UAE space talent
Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has launched the...
US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons
Amid the rapidly-evolving field of military space operations, Beijing...
ISRO Puts India’s First Geo Imaging Satellite In Orbit, PM Modi Hails EOS-05 Launch Aboard GSLV-F17
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully launched EOS-05,...

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Thursday, July 5th, 2018

Singapore Launches Initiatives to Boost Civil Aviation Industry Transformation

SINGAPORE- The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced initiatives to collaborate with aviation stakeholders on Wednesday to accelerate the industry's transformation in accordance with the Air Transport Industry Transformation Map. Read More at Xinhua

Wednesday, July 4th, 2018

Philippines Launches First CubeSat into Space

Maya-1, the Philippines’ first cube satellite (CubeSat), was flown into space aboard the SpaceX Falcon-9 CRS 15 rocket launched on June 29, 2018, from Cape Canaveral, Fla. Measuring 10 cubic centimeters and weighing about 1 kilogram, the...

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018

Delair Appoints Veteran UAS and Aerial Intelligence Expert Michael Blondeau To Expand North American Sales Efforts

LOS ANGELES -  Delair, a leading global supplier of commercial drone solutions, today announced the appointment of Michael Blondeau to the position of North American sales manager. Blondeau brings 15 years of piloting, training and commercial drone...

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018

SSP Innovations Acquires TC Technology

DENVER - SSP Innovations, LLC (SSP) is pleased to announce the acquisition of TC Technology, a leading provider of mobile solutions and services for the utility, telecom, and pipeline industries. With the TC Technology (TCT) acquisition, SSP...

Monday, July 2nd, 2018

Kenya: Farida Karoney Says Mapping of Kenya, Somalia Border Has Stalled

The surveying and mapping of the Kenya-Somalia border has delayed because of lack of funds. Lands Cabinet Secretary Farida Karoney said only 24km out of the targeted 150km have been surveyed and mapped since the project started...

Monday, July 2nd, 2018

Saudi, the UAE and India Agree on Huge Oil Project Despite Protests

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and India have agreed on a huge oil project despite ongoing protests from local farmers and fisherman near the Indian port of Ratnagiri. The deal worth an estimated $44 billion has been agreed by...

Monday, July 2nd, 2018

Pakistan Plans to Get PRSS-01 Earth Observation Satellite Launched in July

Pakistan’s Foreign Office announced that the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-01) – which will also include the Pakistan Technology Evaluation Satellite (PakTES-1A) – will be launched into orbit in July. Read More at Quwa

Monday, July 2nd, 2018

Cubesats from Malaysia, Bhutan & the Philippines on SpaceX’s Dragon Launch

Today, at 5.42 a.m. UTC, SpaceX launched its 15th Cargo Resupply Mission (CRS) to the International Space Station (ISS), with the Falcon 9 lofting the Dragon cargo spacecraft into orbit. Read More at Space Tech Asia

Monday, July 2nd, 2018

South Korea Holds Joint Training Program for National Surveying and Spatial Intelligence Agencies

South Korea’s National Geographic Information Institute (NGII) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have recently commenced a joint training program for 20 high-ranking government officials from national surveying and spatial intelligence agencies of 8 developing countries:...

Monday, July 2nd, 2018

Philippines Launches 1st CubeSat into Space

By Shaira Panela/rappler.com – Maya-1, the Philippines’ first cube satellite (CubeSat) has flown into space through SpaceX Falcon-9 CRS 15 rocket. The rocket was launched into space on Friday, June 29, from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the...